Uapaca kirkiana
Euphorbiaceae

General
Small evergreen tree with large, brittle, ovate to obovate leaves. Leaves often distinctly curled over from the midrib in the shape of a saddle. Flowers unisexual, often, but not always, sexes on different trees. Fruits orange-yellow. Found in Brachystegia woodland where it may be one of the co-dominant species.

Plant parts with insect-controlling properties

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